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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 23 p4p, 79 weight class) and Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 6 p4p, 9 weight class). Tax Payer has chosen Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tax Payer lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Tax Payer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a solid body kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Tax Payer motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tax Payer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Tax Payer avoided it.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Tax Payer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tax Payer lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tax Payer will feel that in the morning.
Tax Payer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer misses with a hook.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tax Payer in his tracks.
Tax Payer misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tax Payer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tax Payer throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tax Payer under the eye.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tax Payer. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Tax Payer dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tax Payer! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tax Payer will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries to land a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Tax Payer should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tax Payer doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tax Payer tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Tax Payer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit catches Tax Payer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tax Payer. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tax Payer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Tax Payer avoided it.
Tax Payer thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tax Payer's hands.
Tax Payer misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Tax Payer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit has Tax Payer up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tax Payer tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tax Payer. Tax Payer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Tax Payer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Tax Payer as he checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Tax Payer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tax Payer down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tax Payer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tax Payer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tax Payer doesn't seem bothered though.
Tax Payer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Tax Payer tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Tax Payer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tax Payer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Tax Payer's defenses.
Good shot there by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Tax Payer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tax Payer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sitsongrit eats them both and turns towards Tax Payer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tax Payer checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Tax Payer. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Tax Payer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Tax Payer should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tax Payer cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Tax Payer tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer scores with a body shot.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Tax Payer saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tax Payer tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a slapping body shot.
Tax Payer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Tax Payer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Finnish Tax Payer just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Tax Payer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Tax Payer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Tax Payer avoids it.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Tax Payer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Tax Payer finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit catches Tax Payer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Tax Payer's torso.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer connects with a nice looking jab.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Tax Payer. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Tax Payer shakes it off.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Tax Payer throws a body kick.
Donk. Tax Payer catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Tax Payer throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Tax Payer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Tax Payer lands with a cross.
Tax Payer throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Tax Payer is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tax Payer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Tax Payer lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tax Payer scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Tax Payer misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tax Payer lands with an overhand left.
Tax Payer connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Tax Payer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Tax Payer's body.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tax Payer blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Tax Payer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Tax Payer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Tax Payer blocks the leg kick.
Tax Payer scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sakmongkol Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Sakmongkol Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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